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Headache Treatment

From aspirin to lifestyle changes, choosing treatment for headaches starts with understanding your options. Get the information you need to prevent and ward off pain.

Headache: Doctor and patient

What Is a Headache Specialist and Do You Need One?

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Adherence to Migraine Preventive Medications

Are You Good About Taking Your Migraine Preventive Medication?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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Finding Relief From Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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Symptoms and Treatment of Tension Headaches in Children

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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What Can I Take Over-the-Counter for My Headache or Migraine?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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Help Kids Manage Headaches by Teaching These Lifestyle Habits

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

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An Overview of Migraine With Aura

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Discover If Tylenol or Advil Is a Better Option for Treating Headaches

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

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Will Chiropractic Care Help My Headaches?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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"Dependent on Butalbital for My Headache Relief"

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Using Ibuprofen to Treat Headaches and Migraines

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Downsides of Taking Fiorinal or Fioricet for Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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Medications That Cause Overuse or Rebound Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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What to Do About Your Child's Migraines

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Be Careful When Taking Large Doses of Tylenol

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Can You Get a Headache From Taking Oxycodone for Migraines?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Is It Safe to Take Tylenol for My Headache?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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This Type of Headache May Be the Most Painful Headache Possible

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Massaging Your Temples to Ease Your Headache

Will Massaging My Temple Ease My Headaches?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

How To Treat Your Nagging Tension Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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I Have a Pinched Nerve. How Will My Doctor Treat It?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Learn the Best Ways to Ease Your Headache Naturally During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Can You Take Marijuana for Your Migraines?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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What Medication Should You Take for Your Chronic Headaches?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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The 9 Best Headache Medicines of 2021

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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How to Use Natural Remedies for Relieving Your Tension Headaches

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

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Get Good Tips on How to Get Rid of a Cluster Headache

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD